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God Works In Mysterious Ways
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA 
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(Hopefully this isn't too corny, but it actually happened last night) God Works In Mysterious Ways My son of 15, a lost child of sorts So sad and so forlorn At times he’s cursed his father And the day that he was born Last night he sat before me With tears upon his face And how I wished with all my heart His pain I could erase Just then a sound rose from outside A tiny, lonely cry I opened up the door to look And a kitten ran on by He entered the house like he belonged Stripped hair all full of burrs Jumped into my son Matthew’s lap Let out a series of purrs In that moment, something happened What I can not place But my son reached out to hold the cat And a smile broke on his face “Can’t we keep him mom, “ he said “He’s cold and scarred you see He’ll be good, I know he will And keep us company” How could I have ever said no To a request like that So we went from being just us two To us two and Sam the cat Warmth began to fill my heart From the depths of my despair Our house began to feel like a home And life was once more there They say God works in mysterious ways I’ve always known of that But who’d have thought he would work Through a little gray furred cat ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Skyfyre Senior Member
since 1999-08-15
Posts 1906Sitting in Michael's Lap |
A warm fuzzy both literally and figuratively ... I really got an "awwww" out of this one ... Having worked with animals extensively, I have seen and marvelled at the power they have with children ... I am sure "Sam" will be an invaluable companion to your son and a valued mamber of your family. Really enjoyed the read ... it brightened my day ... thank you!  ------------------ "Nunc lento sonitu dicunt, morierus" (Now as I hear this bell tolling softly for another, it says to me, "Thou must die.") |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Hoot, This poem is a treasure and a pleasure to read. Not only pleased me but filled one very big need. *L* |
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Pepper Member Elite
since 1999-08-19
Posts 3079Southern Florida |
very heartwarming...beautifully written ------------------ May your days be filled with lots of sunshine and your nights lit up by golden moonbeams |
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Emmy Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 194KY |
Awwwwww... :") <--- tearful smile That was very sweet... I have my own little gray kitty that I can't imagine living without; I'm sure Sam will be a wonderful friend to you and your son |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Thank heavens for little soft balls of fur...they give so very much to us.. HUGS ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Hoot_owl this was beautiful! He does work in mysterious ways don't He!? Never quite what we imagine, always keeping us on our toes! I am glad though that you saw this as a blessing, so many people would have explained that away! |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Terrific story, hoot. There's something about pets that will do that to us. Angel would be a good name, |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thank you all very much. In less than 24 hours, Sam has made himself a part of the family and for the first time in 9 months, things around here are beginning to get a bit brighter |
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moonmoon Member
since 1999-08-13
Posts 277TX , USA |
Oh Hoot, that was so well written.What a touchy story.. It flowed right through too...Thanks for sharing it.. ------------------ "No one was ever ruined from without; The final ruin comes from within.".....Amelia E. Barr |
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Julie Senior Member
since 1999-08-20
Posts 739Houston, TX |
You will be surprised the comfort that will come from your new furry friend. My cat sat in my lap for two days after my Grandma passed away. ------------------ Julie ------------------------- Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Marianne Williamson |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Hoot: I caught a really great feeling from this one. Well done! I've never owned a cat... I'm very allergic. But I do love them so and those belonging to my friends always seem to search me out. Glad this ones become part of your family. |
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Blondie Member
since 1999-08-06
Posts 307Ohio |
Lovely poem, made me cry. Great Job Hoot! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I'm surprised at all the replies to this one, as far as poetry is concerned, I didn't think this one was really too good ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Hoot It's not always the poetry that counts but the emotions that caused the writer to want to share their feelings with us all...and it was the way that a tiny little kitten changed a small boy's world and made a mother smile again ...YOU! Well, that's my view.. Hugs ------------------ You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. [This message has been edited by RainbowGirl (edited 09-07-99).] |
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miriam Member
since 1999-08-26
Posts 323glendale,ca. |
I think we owe it to "SAM" to put this one back to the top. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Hoot, this is absolutely precious! That it's a true story makes it more so! ------------------ Denise |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
RG, Mariam, and Denise..thank you all for your comments |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Best wishes to your family and your furry friend... they do make such a difference. |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
It is very uplifting-really made my day! Thanks, Hoot! And no, I don't think it is corny at all. ------------------ *Elizabeth* "Dwelt a maid belov'd and cherish'd by high and low, But with autumn leaf she perish'd, long time ago..." [This message has been edited by Elizabeth (edited 09-10-99).] |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Great Job Hoot.....I always like your schtuff! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Thanks Suthern, Elizabeth and Toerag...he seems to be fitting right in here, a part of the family. ------------------ "Nobody has measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold" ~Zelda Fitzgerald |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Oh wow!!! He does...doesn't he!! I am happy to hear that you have a new memeber to keep you 2 happy!! God continue to bless your home!! Thanks for sharing that...was sweet!! ------------------ "Is she living in a dream, Is she playing make-believe???" Justbleu |
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Paul Allen Lupien Member
since 1999-09-09
Posts 114Ferndale,Mi.USA |
Ya got me too on this one Hoot.I've thought for some time now that cats are just angels with fur coats.They demand so little and give so much. A purrfectly charming piece. PAL ------------------ |
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